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First bird flu case in Sudan

KHARTOUM: South Sudan has found the first case of bird flu in a poultry farm in the capital city of Juba, the Sudan Tribune reported on its website on Tuesday. An official was quoted as saying the deadly virus was confirmed on September 6 and was affecting local chicken. He said he had directed officials to enhance surveillance and public education. ``In addition, the people at the border areas should be on high alert for any birds or poultry products being brought into the country,'' he said. He asked the public, especially those who have been travelling to Juba or South Sudan, to be on ``high alert.'' — Xinhua

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